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because i've got so much law enforcement here, nobody's dumb enough to try to break the law on a person to person sale. >> issue, two. >> ban assault weapons now. >> reporter: she says a ban won't work. >> criminal and crazy people do not follow the law. >> reporter: the one thing both sides agree on is their right to bear and sell arms for one and for the other the right to gather and to be heard. >> all you have to do is go to the dulles expo center. >> reporter: debra alfarone, 9 news. >>> still ahead, why do redskins fans hate those darn cowboys so very much? the top five reasons in tonight's let's be real. >>> and up next, we go along with the cops as they cruise area roads cracking down on those drunk drivers. their goal, keep you safe in the holiday season. >>> and if you got yourself a new tablet over these holidays, you'll want to download our brand-new 9 news app. it's your link to the latest news and weather. it works on several kinds of tablets including the ipad and kindle fire. log on to itunes, download it for free. >> 9 wants you to know police will be out in force keepi
because i've got so much law enforcement here, nobody's dumb enough to try to break the law on a person to person sale. >> issue, two. >> ban assault weapons now. >> reporter: she says a ban won't work. >> criminal and crazy people do not follow the law. >> reporter: the one thing both sides agree on is their right to bear and sell arms for one and for the other the right to gather and to be heard. >> all you have to do is go to the dulles expo center....
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. >> reporter: according to the new national polling, 92% of those surveyed support laws requiring background checks for anybody wanting to buy a firearm at a gun show like this >> why would we be interested and talking about legislation like that when the guns are coming from gun shows to begin, when .7% of guns used in crimes come from gun shows, so that is less than 1%. >> reporter: closing the so- called gun show loophole, one of the wishes of the group called code pink demonstrating outside. >> and we can't protect our children if we can't ban assault weapons and high- velocity clips. >> reporter: in two national polls taken since the shooting at sandy hook elementary school, nearly half and the other, nearly 60% of those asked said they support some form of enhanced gun control in this country. >> and it's not going to work. it's something that they want to as assemble and a gun laying on the table is not going hurt it. it's not going to hurt anyone. >> reporter: in the last pew research poll, 75% of those survade said they keep a handgun or rifle in their home and this is another stati
. >> reporter: according to the new national polling, 92% of those surveyed support laws requiring background checks for anybody wanting to buy a firearm at a gun show like this >> why would we be interested and talking about legislation like that when the guns are coming from gun shows to begin, when .7% of guns used in crimes come from gun shows, so that is less than 1%. >> reporter: closing the so- called gun show loophole, one of the wishes of the group called code pink...
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in colorado, for instance, law enforcement officials say they need more money to conduct the surge in criminal background checks which are required for gun buyers and they planning to ask lawmakers a half a million to speed up the process, which used to take a half hour and now takes a week. it has one lawmaker suggesting those who want a gun to pay for the background checks themselves. clare leavy, a democratic lawmaker out of boulder, telling the denver post, quote, anyone else, whether it's a teacher or law enforcement officer, anyone else with a background check has to pay for it. the rest of the taxpayers are subsidizing background checks for gun buyers. meantime in utah, where it's legal to carry a gun in school, a record number of teachers attended a training seminar earlier week. >> and we are training school employees per a permit to carry a concealed firearm. in utah, they have the unique advantage of carrying in schools. we don't restrict law-abiding people with a concealed permit to carry in the school. >> reporter: hawaii, new hampshire, and oregon allow teachers to carry
in colorado, for instance, law enforcement officials say they need more money to conduct the surge in criminal background checks which are required for gun buyers and they planning to ask lawmakers a half a million to speed up the process, which used to take a half hour and now takes a week. it has one lawmaker suggesting those who want a gun to pay for the background checks themselves. clare leavy, a democratic lawmaker out of boulder, telling the denver post, quote, anyone else, whether it's...
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he signed the ban in retaliation for a new law passed by the u.s. congress that punishes russian officials for human rights abuses. many russians protested this week and even the russian foreign minister the law is a bad idea. >>> taking a look at our other top stories now. sad news this morning, desert storm commander norman schwartzkopf has died. the retired general died from economy indications of pneumonia. he was given the nickname, storming norman and best known for leading international forces in iraq in 1991. he was 78 years old. >>> former president george h.w. bush is in intensive care in a hospital this morning in houston county. he is battling several complications, including bronchitis and a fever. he was admitted to the hospital last month. >>> here we go. >> hear the music -- >> you know what it is, yep. dave ross is hear to talk redskins, cowboys. hello there. >> what a show. when you have the first ladies of football in the house, right on in studio b. they played at my brother's wedding 10 years ago. >> did they really? >> incredib
he signed the ban in retaliation for a new law passed by the u.s. congress that punishes russian officials for human rights abuses. many russians protested this week and even the russian foreign minister the law is a bad idea. >>> taking a look at our other top stories now. sad news this morning, desert storm commander norman schwartzkopf has died. the retired general died from economy indications of pneumonia. he was given the nickname, storming norman and best known for leading...
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maryland lawmakers approved the law. >>> driving the dulles toll road in virginia becomes more expensive starting tuesday, january 1st. the tolls go up to $1.25, and on and off-ramps will increase from 25 cents to $1. that means an extra $1 a tkaday >>> and then metro stopped selling the paper version of the fast pass in august, and starting on january 1st, only the electronic version of the fast pass will work. >>> let's take a live look now at fedex field. that is where the showdown is going to happen. it's a big day for the redskins. they are taking on the dallas cowboys for the east title, and winner gets a guaranteed spot in the playoffs. kickoff is at 8:20. after the game you can stick around for news4 at 11:00, and that is followed by "redskins final." >> the stadium, it looks so calm and quiet. it will be a whole different scene in a matter of hours. that place is going to be rocking. i bet you people are pregaming it already. >> yeah, and it will be cold, too. >> yeah, blustery and cold. game time, 25, and the winds will die down a little. >> too cold for the cowboys. >> absolut
maryland lawmakers approved the law. >>> driving the dulles toll road in virginia becomes more expensive starting tuesday, january 1st. the tolls go up to $1.25, and on and off-ramps will increase from 25 cents to $1. that means an extra $1 a tkaday >>> and then metro stopped selling the paper version of the fast pass in august, and starting on january 1st, only the electronic version of the fast pass will work. >>> let's take a live look now at fedex field. that is...
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those marges will officially become law legal in the state at 12:01 a.m. that has one couple from frederick plans their ceremony right down to the second. pirchlts whenever it says 12:01, wherever i am, i will say "you are married." >> i want to spend the rest of my life with her, and i want to tell the world that, and i should be able to. >> i'm excited and thankful we get to have this day. i'm just happy. >> reporter: couples wanting to get married will have to wait until wednesday as maryland courthouses are closed for new year's day. >>> there's other new laws taking effect in maryland. the first is the child identify lock law. it allows parents to freeze their credit at any time. also starting tomorrow, former military service members can get a veteran designation. the cost is $20, but it's free for those who make the change when their licenses are up for renewal. >>> police are searching for the driver who ran over a 16-year-old from northwest washington and just kept going. tarsha jackson died on saturday, a day after the collision. jackie bensen sp
those marges will officially become law legal in the state at 12:01 a.m. that has one couple from frederick plans their ceremony right down to the second. pirchlts whenever it says 12:01, wherever i am, i will say "you are married." >> i want to spend the rest of my life with her, and i want to tell the world that, and i should be able to. >> i'm excited and thankful we get to have this day. i'm just happy. >> reporter: couples wanting to get married will have to...
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coming up, in just a matter of hours, new laws go into effect, including legal same-sex marriages in maryland. see how one couple is getting ready for their big day. >> tickets may be officially sold out for this weekend's redskins game, but we will tell >> adc charter school is the target of thieves. >> the school is located on 15th street. >> the cleanup continued at the next step charter school after thieves broke again over the weekend. they walked out with nearly two dozen laptops. >> we have worked hard to acquire laptops. and now we do not have them. >> officials are asking, why us? this is the third break-in in the past week and a half. 100 laptops have been stolen. >> we feel very vulnerable. >> they should bump up security a little bit more at the school. >> they are installing cameras inside and outside the school. on the day after thanksgiving, surveillance video caught thieves inside this elementary school in upper northwest. police are not saying if the crimes are related. >> the students are the real victims. >> it is really unfair. this place is an asset to the commun
coming up, in just a matter of hours, new laws go into effect, including legal same-sex marriages in maryland. see how one couple is getting ready for their big day. >> tickets may be officially sold out for this weekend's redskins game, but we will tell >> adc charter school is the target of thieves. >> the school is located on 15th street. >> the cleanup continued at the next step charter school after thieves broke again over the weekend. they walked out with nearly...
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. >>> president obama is promising to put his full weight behind a law for gunpoint control. >> it is not enough for us to say this is too hard so wear in the going to try. so what i intend to do is i will call all the stake holders together. you will meet with republicans and democrat. i will talk to anybody. i think there are a vast majority of responsible gun owners out there who recognize that we can't have a situation in which somebody with severe psychological problems is able to get the kind of high capacity weapons that this individual in newtown obtained and gun down our kid. >> reporter: the president says he will put forward a very specific proposal and would like to get it through congress in the first year of his new term. >>> and despite growing concerns for stricter grab control laws, gun enthusiasts in virginia proudly displayed their weapons at a gun expo. we have a report. >> reporter: at this wound's gun show here at the dulles expo center in chantilly, virginia, both the dealers and their customers say they are aware of the outcry over guns and gun violence in this
. >>> president obama is promising to put his full weight behind a law for gunpoint control. >> it is not enough for us to say this is too hard so wear in the going to try. so what i intend to do is i will call all the stake holders together. you will meet with republicans and democrat. i will talk to anybody. i think there are a vast majority of responsible gun owners out there who recognize that we can't have a situation in which somebody with severe psychological problems is...
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. >> reporter: the powerful gun lobby and its allies insist gun laws aren't the answer. they want more guns in the hands of good guys. >> if it's crazy to call for putting police and armed security in our schools to protect our children, then call me crazy. >> people resisted having weapons on airplanes. but i oversaw the federal air marshals, and it's a deterrent. >> reporter: legislation will have to waited for the new congress to get settled in, but the debate is already underway. >> trying to prevent school shootings? schools without talking about guns is like stopping lung cancer without addressing cigarettes. >> this problem runs deep and wide. >> reporter: outside of atlanta, gun owners are voting with their wallets, buying up weapons while they still can. >> i don't think it's ever a wrong time to protect yourself and -- and exercise your second amendment rights. >> reporter: but some 30 miles away from the connecticut shooting scene, gun owners were surrendering their arms for cash. it's one of a number of gun buyback programs around the country. this event nett
. >> reporter: the powerful gun lobby and its allies insist gun laws aren't the answer. they want more guns in the hands of good guys. >> if it's crazy to call for putting police and armed security in our schools to protect our children, then call me crazy. >> people resisted having weapons on airplanes. but i oversaw the federal air marshals, and it's a deterrent. >> reporter: legislation will have to waited for the new congress to get settled in, but the debate is...
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. >> this is one of several in laws that take effect in our region. in what was a dry down in montgomery county is now allowed to serve alcohol. >> change is slow in manassas maryland and that is the way people who live here like it. a new law will shake things up in this quiet town. >> we had two great restaurants go out of business because they could not have liquor. >> dry damascus is dry no more. the sell of liquor has been illegal but in a highly contested vote allows the sale of beer and wine in restaurants. >> you're not going to see people from gaithersburg come to damascus just because we serve alcohol. we're having people leave the town and join the town of gaithersburg. >> he owns a restaurant in town. live acts perform here on the weekend and up until now his beverage menu has been short but now he feels he can keep up with his competition. >> i hope it will help boost some soff. economy up here and attract more restaurants because we don't have a lot of choices. >> alcohol can only be served to customers who are seated, no bar stools, tha
. >> this is one of several in laws that take effect in our region. in what was a dry down in montgomery county is now allowed to serve alcohol. >> change is slow in manassas maryland and that is the way people who live here like it. a new law will shake things up in this quiet town. >> we had two great restaurants go out of business because they could not have liquor. >> dry damascus is dry no more. the sell of liquor has been illegal but in a highly contested vote...
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. >>> outrage tonight after the president of russia signed a controversial law about adoption. >>> and the huge alimony payments italy's former plea mere is going to have to pay hi second wife. >>> and at dpoo funeral arrangements have not yet been final iced for former army general norman schwarzkopf. the general known as stormin' norman drove iraqi forces out of kuwait during the gulf war. reaction has been pouring in since word of his death. former secretary of state colin powell called him a great patriot and great soldier president obama says we have lost an american original. he died of complications from pneumonia at the age of 78. > >>>. >>> tonight a political dispute could mean heartbreak for some americans. russian president putin signed a las vegas that banned americans from adopting russian children. it's a retaliatory move that has a lot of folks crying foul. >> reporter: president putin signed the bill less than 24 hours after receiving it from the russian parliament. the ban on americans adopt will come into force on january 1st. >>> it's estimated there are more than 7
. >>> outrage tonight after the president of russia signed a controversial law about adoption. >>> and the huge alimony payments italy's former plea mere is going to have to pay hi second wife. >>> and at dpoo funeral arrangements have not yet been final iced for former army general norman schwarzkopf. the general known as stormin' norman drove iraqi forces out of kuwait during the gulf war. reaction has been pouring in since word of his death. former secretary of...
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the same-sex marriage law takes effect midnight. couples were allowed to august applying back december 6. voters approved the referendum on an issue back in november. the end of the year marks the end of an era for a well-known magazine. "newsweek" final print issue hits newsstands today. it covers the demint but cover picture is the news offices in new york. it says it can no longer afford to stay in print and will transition to online-only format next year. wedding bells expected to win at midnight for playboy boss hugh hefner and model crystal harris. the wedding between the 86-year- old and a 26-year-old will take place at the playboy mansion in beverly hills. the couple plan to marry back in june 2011 but harris called off. she then says this time around is amazing and their relationship is better than it has ever been. finally, a canadian toller proves you are never too young to snowboard. this 18-month-old boy has been hitting the slopes and has a fan base pass a fire and all. he is still a bit too young to compete in the oly
the same-sex marriage law takes effect midnight. couples were allowed to august applying back december 6. voters approved the referendum on an issue back in november. the end of the year marks the end of an era for a well-known magazine. "newsweek" final print issue hits newsstands today. it covers the demint but cover picture is the news offices in new york. it says it can no longer afford to stay in print and will transition to online-only format next year. wedding bells expected to...
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they say the incident demonstrates how outdated some gun laws are. a local man who has spent years on death row could soon be out of prison. >> the case has been ongoing for years, and now his mother says finally her son could soon be free. our northern virginia bureau chief has more on the newfound hope for the family. >> he has missed the last putt 12 christmases. >> this time, terry steinberg hopes that her son, who has sat in solitary confinement on death row 11 years will be free. she was shot after she learned yesterday he could be released any time. >> we are grateful for the release. >> but not angry at to not come sooner. >> getting angry does not help anything. i cannot be sad for we have lost christmases birthdays, holidays. >> he was convicted for a drug conviction. last month, a judge overturned the conviction, that prosecutors had evidence that could have hurt their case. they gave 120 days to retry wolfe but they failed to do so. the judge also barred prosecutors in the state from retrying him again. >> he has never wavered over 12 yea
they say the incident demonstrates how outdated some gun laws are. a local man who has spent years on death row could soon be out of prison. >> the case has been ongoing for years, and now his mother says finally her son could soon be free. our northern virginia bureau chief has more on the newfound hope for the family. >> he has missed the last putt 12 christmases. >> this time, terry steinberg hopes that her son, who has sat in solitary confinement on death row 11 years will...
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it's the child identity lock law. here's how it would work. it lets parents freeze a child's credit at any time to help protect from fraud. up until now, parents could only request a freeze if their child had an existing credit report, a the which point it might be too late for act, because if a child has a credit report, it likely means he or she is already a victim. >>> a veterans license will cost $20 unless you wait for your license renewal date, then it's free. angie and jim? >>> thanks. a man with a gun shot through the window of a local school. now police need your help to catch him. take a look at this picture in woodbridge, virginia. this is the man who police tell us used a handgun to shoot out the window. no one was inside the school. staff noticed it and called the police. they believed it happened between 9:30 friday night, and 8:00 a.m. on saturday. >> a family in enveloped washington is grieving tonight after losing their 16-year-old in a hie-and-run crash. tarsha jackson was struck last week. jackie bensen has more. when. >> re
it's the child identity lock law. here's how it would work. it lets parents freeze a child's credit at any time to help protect from fraud. up until now, parents could only request a freeze if their child had an existing credit report, a the which point it might be too late for act, because if a child has a credit report, it likely means he or she is already a victim. >>> a veterans license will cost $20 unless you wait for your license renewal date, then it's free. angie and jim?...
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. >> the new year brings the new light bulb laws. starting tomorrow, companies cannot make or import the 75-watt incandescent light bulb in the u.s. retailers can still sell remaining stock in the stores. traditional 60 and 40-watt bulbs will go away in 2014. you can buy incandescent or led bulbs. how many times did i have to say bulbs in that? >> no kidding, right. a continuing twister for you. >>> ahead, video you have to see to believe. celebrating the redskins and he wasn't on the field. may have taken place in his living room. it's pretty awesome. >>> we've got reaction from the players too on their first division title this century. >>> why speed cameras could be up for debate in maryland. >> your weather and >>> there he goes. morris to the end zone! >> hail to the division champion redskins. in one night, redskins win their seventh straight, feel a home playoff game and send the cowboys packing. reaction from the team's stars ahead. >>> i want everyone to know i'm willing to get this done. i need a dance partner. >> plus, fis
. >> the new year brings the new light bulb laws. starting tomorrow, companies cannot make or import the 75-watt incandescent light bulb in the u.s. retailers can still sell remaining stock in the stores. traditional 60 and 40-watt bulbs will go away in 2014. you can buy incandescent or led bulbs. how many times did i have to say bulbs in that? >> no kidding, right. a continuing twister for you. >>> ahead, video you have to see to believe. celebrating the redskins and he...
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. >> reporter: and adopt meaningful gun control laws. >> we seem to honor the caliber of our weapon instead of the caliber of our character. >> reporter: the bishop of the cath like diocese of one spirit led a group of protesters outside of a firearms store, nova firearms, calling for a ban on assault weapons and high capacity magazines in the wake of the blooding shootings at sandy hook elementary school. >> to allow these type of guns that have no purpose other than to murder, slaughter innocent people and children is insane. >> reporter: chuck disagrees, fearing the slippery slope toward a more comprehensive gun ban. >> what's after that, semiautomatic handguns. >> reporter: the chief firearms instructor, he says despite the tragedy at sandy hook elementary, he remains adamantly opposed to an assault weapons ban. >> i disagree with that. >> reporter: saying law-abiding americans should be allowed to carry virtually any gun they please. >> why do we have to limit or restrict the sale of so-called assault rifle or semiautomatic rifles. >> reporter: today's debate on the streets of falls ch
. >> reporter: and adopt meaningful gun control laws. >> we seem to honor the caliber of our weapon instead of the caliber of our character. >> reporter: the bishop of the cath like diocese of one spirit led a group of protesters outside of a firearms store, nova firearms, calling for a ban on assault weapons and high capacity magazines in the wake of the blooding shootings at sandy hook elementary school. >> to allow these type of guns that have no purpose other than to...
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>> there are still several outstanding suits challenging the law meaning obama care will still be a hot button issue into 2013. as 2012 winds down it resembles 2011 with congressional republicans finishing out the year locked in another showdown with the white house over taxes and spending. but the average family caught -- with the average family caught in the middle. in washington, craig boswell, fox news. >>> lots of strong winds today, a cold day as well. the winds will be gusting up to 35 or 40 miles an hour. definitely hang onto your hat. here's a live shot outside. we have a few clouds but tonight, well, we will see a little bit of a -- full forecast just ahead, a look at the skins forecast and that all important new year's eve forecast. we will be back after the break. eak. >>> off the wall is coming up next and only one thing to talk about in this town this week. >> it's all about the redskins and cow pokes sunday night. who is going to win? will you make an official prediction? >> i am guaranteeing i tell you who is going to win this game. >> locked and loaded after the break.
>> there are still several outstanding suits challenging the law meaning obama care will still be a hot button issue into 2013. as 2012 winds down it resembles 2011 with congressional republicans finishing out the year locked in another showdown with the white house over taxes and spending. but the average family caught -- with the average family caught in the middle. in washington, craig boswell, fox news. >>> lots of strong winds today, a cold day as well. the winds will be...
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the law is reportedly in retaliation for a new law in the u.s. that calls for sanctions against russian officials for human rights abuses. it takes effect january 1 and it blocks dozens of children already in the process of being adopted by americans from leaving russia. >>> still ahead at 8:00, the president of a national adoption agency joins us live for a closer look at the impact the adoption ban will have on the families who hope to welcome a new child. >> but first, bitter rivalry again redskins and the cowboys. we have a sports historian here, and why it's been called one of the greatest in sports. it's 8:07. we'll be right back. >>> back now with a winter weather update. across upstate new york and northern new england residents are digging out from up to 2 feet of snow. heavy rain and strong winds pounded coastal areas already devastated by superstorm sandy. the system is now blamed for at least 16 deaths nationwide, including one in maryland. it's also left holiday travelers stranded from dallas to boston. more than 2,000 f
the law is reportedly in retaliation for a new law in the u.s. that calls for sanctions against russian officials for human rights abuses. it takes effect january 1 and it blocks dozens of children already in the process of being adopted by americans from leaving russia. >>> still ahead at 8:00, the president of a national adoption agency joins us live for a closer look at the impact the adoption ban will have on the families who hope to welcome a new child. >> but first, bitter...
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neither of those calling for stricter gun laws. the two sides squared off outside a gun shop today in virginia. >> reporter: this was a very small protest involving only about a dozen people, but they say their message is big, change the gun laws now before more innocent people get hurt. the protests took place outside nova firearms on west broad street in falls church. >> as people of faith, we believe in compassion and care and love. >> reporter: led by father jim birch, the group face united for gun sanity, is calling for two key changes. >> guns are responsible for the slaughter of innocence time and time again in america. so we're calling for two things, the end of assault weapons and clips and funding of mental health programs. >> i would recommend a revolver similar to this one. >> reporter: nova firearms chief instructor chuck nesby says whether than banning weapons he thinks the emphasis ought to be on teaching how to properly secure them. >> obviously in the case in connecticut the lady did not have her firearms secured f
neither of those calling for stricter gun laws. the two sides squared off outside a gun shop today in virginia. >> reporter: this was a very small protest involving only about a dozen people, but they say their message is big, change the gun laws now before more innocent people get hurt. the protests took place outside nova firearms on west broad street in falls church. >> as people of faith, we believe in compassion and care and love. >> reporter: led by father jim birch, the...
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it is a law that allows parents to freeze their credit. the idea to make it easier to fight identity theft. in virginia local governments can now only seize property for the public use by claiming imminent domains. and insurance agents have to inform people if their policy excludes coverage for earthquake damage. >>> and don't forget that the new year means new rates on the dulles toll road. they went up by a quarter today at the main toll plaza bringing the rate to $1.75 for a standard two-wheel vehicle. tolls are also up a quarter to the on and off ramps bringing them $1 a piece. >>> tomorrow means a return for the normal daily routine to mean a lot more cars on the road. be sure to join all of us for the traffic and weather you need before you head out the door starting at 4:25 a.m. >> i know my kids are not ready for this reality check. but erica is in the weather center with an early look at our forecast for tomorrow. >>> well you're going to have to bundle up those kids as they are waiting for the bus because we're going to see breez
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new laws go into effect tomorrow but not for everyone. plus with a playoff spot secured, the rush is on for redskins fans to get their hands on team colors as quickly as they can. meanwhile, a live look outside. gorgeous morning with >> you are watching abc 7 "news at noon," on your side. >> overseas, a lot of the celebrating is already under way. we have live pictures of the vatican, where you can see services for this new year, 2013. pope benedict walking up to the altar. we still have less than 12 hours on the east coast before we celebrate the new year, but people all around the world are enjoying 2013 already. >> [[cheers and applause] ] >> fireworks at sydney harbour at the opera house. the celebrations in wellington were canceled because of dangerously high wins. in south korea, a large bell that marked the start of 2013 was wrong. it was used to keep time for the ruling emperor. now it is wrong on late at midnight on new year's column total of 33 times. the start of the new year means a big change for one popular magazine. newswee
new laws go into effect tomorrow but not for everyone. plus with a playoff spot secured, the rush is on for redskins fans to get their hands on team colors as quickly as they can. meanwhile, a live look outside. gorgeous morning with >> you are watching abc 7 "news at noon," on your side. >> overseas, a lot of the celebrating is already under way. we have live pictures of the vatican, where you can see services for this new year, 2013. pope benedict walking up to the...
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some say you can't link the two laws. translator: i think this law is absolutely outrageous and despicable. this is a law that punishes russian children for $230 million stolen by russian bureaucrats. >> reporter: this boy is the son of a woman with disabilities in russia and the american family that is about to finalize an adoption with him may be his last chance for a home. >> now in our son's case 22 families, russian families, came to see him and rejected him because of his bloodline. >> reporter: there are dozens of russian children already in the final stages of the process of adoption by american families, many of whom have already jumped through several hoops to prove to the russians that they are fit parents. the u.s. government says it will fight to see that at least these case goes through, but with the new law set to go into effect january 1st it is not clear just what will happen. in london amy kellogg, fox news. >>> coming up some dark clues about one of hollywood's biggest icons. >> there were claims at the
some say you can't link the two laws. translator: i think this law is absolutely outrageous and despicable. this is a law that punishes russian children for $230 million stolen by russian bureaucrats. >> reporter: this boy is the son of a woman with disabilities in russia and the american family that is about to finalize an adoption with him may be his last chance for a home. >> now in our son's case 22 families, russian families, came to see him and rejected him because of his...
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. >> i think they are afraid something will happen with the gun laws to make it impossible or very difficult for them to purchase firearms or cost prohibitive. in other words two expensive. >> reporter: there is such a demand for guns and ammunition. >> this is the highest we have ever seen it. >> reporter: elliott says one ammunition dealer paid for a table at the show but ended up canceling because they had no ammunition to sell. mer lip scales owns rabbit ridge enterprises and he says he has seen more first time gun buyers. scales is struggling to keep certain types of weapons in stock like those with high capacity magazines. that makes sense to him with lawmakers like diane feinstein in california promising to renew legislation to ban certain weapons and limiting the number of bullets a gun magazine can hold. no millions of smokers are resolving to kick the habit, just like they do, they are trying to do it again in 2013. the cdc estimates less than 10% will end up being successful at it. doctors say it takes the average smoker five or six times before they are able to actually give the
. >> i think they are afraid something will happen with the gun laws to make it impossible or very difficult for them to purchase firearms or cost prohibitive. in other words two expensive. >> reporter: there is such a demand for guns and ammunition. >> this is the highest we have ever seen it. >> reporter: elliott says one ammunition dealer paid for a table at the show but ended up canceling because they had no ammunition to sell. mer lip scales owns rabbit ridge...
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. >>> still ahead, even if the fiscal cliff deal becomes law, our nation's money worries are not over yet. that story coming up. >> plus, we have new details about the medical condition of secretary of state hillary clinton. we'll be right back. grz good morning once -- >>> good morning once again. olga breese in for howard bernstein. we have overcast skies. everyone sitting above freezing. we're starting to see a little bit of a dip. great falls down to 30 degrees. we'll keep the overcast skies and a couple of sprinkles. winds out of the west. highs will be chilly only making it into the lower 40s projecting a high of about 42 to 44 degrees at reagan national today. back to you. >> thank you, olga. >>> at 4:40, time for the first your money segment of 2013. >> wow. got to get used to saying that and writing it, too. good morning, jessica doyle. >> good morning. a hope for a deal on the fiscal cliff delivered a nice rally on wall street on the last day of trading of the year. the dow posted a 7% gain for the year. checking the numbers, the dow starts tomorrow because it's closed today
. >>> still ahead, even if the fiscal cliff deal becomes law, our nation's money worries are not over yet. that story coming up. >> plus, we have new details about the medical condition of secretary of state hillary clinton. we'll be right back. grz good morning once -- >>> good morning once again. olga breese in for howard bernstein. we have overcast skies. everyone sitting above freezing. we're starting to see a little bit of a dip. great falls down to 30 degrees....
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frawfs deal by midnight the house still has to pass the measure before the president can sign into it law. randall pinkston, cbs news, washington. >> even if it takes a few days to finish lawmakers say the cuts will be made retroactively but for federal employees they could go to work on wednesday not knowing if they will be sent home. if those automatic spending cuts kick in, there might not be enough money to run their agencies. kristen. >> reporter: the words that i keep hearing over and over are us from straight and confused. people are very frustrated with all this uncertainty, congress, and even the phrase fiscal cliff. at the same time people are confused and very concerned about what going over the cliff is going to mean for them. earlier i was at the president's press conference. when he started speaking, everyone stopped what they were doing. we're talk dozens of people. here they are on pennsylvania avenue in between the white house and capitol hill, and they were hoping to hear the president say, we got a deal. instead, all they heard was a deal is within sight. >> reporter: d
frawfs deal by midnight the house still has to pass the measure before the president can sign into it law. randall pinkston, cbs news, washington. >> even if it takes a few days to finish lawmakers say the cuts will be made retroactively but for federal employees they could go to work on wednesday not knowing if they will be sent home. if those automatic spending cuts kick in, there might not be enough money to run their agencies. kristen. >> reporter: the words that i keep hearing...
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top leaders back to a short-term extension of a farm law that would keep prices from rising. at least 24 colleges have frozen tuition and then leased eight have cut tuition including scene haeton hall. i'm jane king with the bloomberg business report. >> we know the ravens are in the playoffs and now we know who they will be playing. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what are you looking forward to in 2013? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 18 to 1 are the odds the ravens were given to win the super bowl. >> there are two constance with the ravens, joe flacco and the health.ltam >> we have a couple people out on defense. >> they can get to the super bowl if they can keep everyone. we have everyone that we need. >> we want to hear your take on the ravens' postseason playoffs. >> 5:26. fiscal impact. >> the nation teeters on the edge of the fiscal cliff. >> how will maryland be impacted if we do go over the fiscal cliff? >> we will talk temperat
top leaders back to a short-term extension of a farm law that would keep prices from rising. at least 24 colleges have frozen tuition and then leased eight have cut tuition including scene haeton hall. i'm jane king with the bloomberg business report. >> we know the ravens are in the playoffs and now we know who they will be playing. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what are you looking forward to in 2013? you can share your...
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. >> 2013 means new laws take effect across the nation. >> the changes impact things large and small. in our area, history is being made. >> reporter: when the ball drops in times square, a host enough laws will take effect across the country. gay couples in maryland will able to tie the knot legally. nine states and the district of columbia have now legalized same-sex marriage. maryland is the first state south of the mason-dixon line to make gay marriage legal. workers in two more states can say no to bosses demanding access to their social media accounts like facebook or twitter. laws in california and illinois are on taking effect making it illegal for employers to make workers give access to their password protected social networking accounts. hundreds of thousands will ring in the new year with more money in their paychecks. ten states across the country are raising the minimum wage for 2013. most of the pay bumps come from state cost of living adjustments that account for inflation. washington state will still hold the title of having the highest minimum wage in the country at
. >> 2013 means new laws take effect across the nation. >> the changes impact things large and small. in our area, history is being made. >> reporter: when the ball drops in times square, a host enough laws will take effect across the country. gay couples in maryland will able to tie the knot legally. nine states and the district of columbia have now legalized same-sex marriage. maryland is the first state south of the mason-dixon line to make gay marriage legal. workers in...
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. >>> new laws in the new year. some same-sex couples in maryland are spe >>> getting all dolled up for the celebration can add up. mike wilbur has expert tips to get that look without breaking the bank. >> reporter: no matters how you're planning to ring in the new year, you want your clothes to shine. >> that's probably the biggest night of the year in terms of going out. you want to make sure all eyes are on you. it's about sequins, metallics and sparkle. >> reporter: she's showing us three looks. >> everybody loves a skirt and dress, but pants have been the biggest trend in fashion this year. >> reporter: this pants by h avmt m will a hint of metal. >> this top is also from h & m. >>>al jeweled heels from the e-life for the red carpet. >> raquel is wearing the fun flirty girls' look. this is for a romantic date. >> darker at the top and fates to this gun metal gray color. it's under $09. most of the outfit is black and white, neutral tone, so the pop of emreal green is beautiful, and draws attention to her gorge
. >>> new laws in the new year. some same-sex couples in maryland are spe >>> getting all dolled up for the celebration can add up. mike wilbur has expert tips to get that look without breaking the bank. >> reporter: no matters how you're planning to ring in the new year, you want your clothes to shine. >> that's probably the biggest night of the year in terms of going out. you want to make sure all eyes are on you. it's about sequins, metallics and sparkle....
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lawmakers plan to look closely at the law during the general assembly. they expect to tweak the state law allowing governments to install the cameras. this comes as baltimore speed camera program comes under intense scrutiny. it's cameras have been issuing tickets to cars that are not speeding, including one stopped at a red light. >>> you may want to bring in the new year with a new car. half a million more people will end their carlese agreements in 2013 than in 2012. that means many more used cars will hit the market making prices go down by a few dollars. analysts also see 2013 as the year of the truck. i don't really see too man of those here. big in texas, not here. they see an increase in home construction, which, in turn, could mean an increase in truck sales as well. >>> a number of banks are prepared to put -- hampton pearson live with that story and more. good morning, hampton. >> how are you, richard? >> as a matter of fact, yes. several big banks reportedly close to eye $10 billion settlement with regulators to end the efforts for bad forecl
lawmakers plan to look closely at the law during the general assembly. they expect to tweak the state law allowing governments to install the cameras. this comes as baltimore speed camera program comes under intense scrutiny. it's cameras have been issuing tickets to cars that are not speeding, including one stopped at a red light. >>> you may want to bring in the new year with a new car. half a million more people will end their carlese agreements in 2013 than in 2012. that means many...
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steckler spent four decades in law enforcement. he was criticize inside 2005 for ending the police response for burglar alarms. he will stay on as a special assistant for the next it few months. >>> l2012 has been a bad year for homicide in the bay area -- 2012 has been a bad year for homicide in the bay area top three cities. 130 for the year. sanfrancisco has 67 homicides so far. san jose 12 profit higher than 2011 at 5. >>> close call for a driver -- drivers on a moscow highway. the amazing pictures as a plane crashes. >>> i don't see why they need to do it now. >>> a different fiscal cliff for some drivers. what kicks in this weekend that will cost more in the city of san francisco. >>>and we saw plenty of sunshine earlier today. boy, was it cold outside. the temperatures are going to continue to dip overnight. some areas below freezing. we will will tell you about that and a check on the seven- day forecast, all coming up. ,, jwwñ you know how much grandma wanted to be here for your fist christmas? you see grandma lives waaaa
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is the law. i guess he has a right if he doesn't want to run it, he certainly can't refuse a gay marriage couple, because he probably has a state license to operate. so he would be violating the law. >> you know, you are going to find opposition in these early stages because people are still trying to bite into this thing, but the fact is that like joe is saying, this is the law. churches that tonight take money from the feds or the state they can get around the issue, but there are a lot of people in opposition, but you have to follow the law. >> there are a lot of businesses that will be booming as a result of the new law. >> yeah, other states, where it happened in massachusetts, they discovered up on the cape and places like that, vacation areas, extraordinary booms because of the celebrating, and we have not focused on it much, but as an economic boom there are certain segments of the economy and community, it could give it a stronger foot pregnant that. >> gambling, you could gamble 24/7 in
is the law. i guess he has a right if he doesn't want to run it, he certainly can't refuse a gay marriage couple, because he probably has a state license to operate. so he would be violating the law. >> you know, you are going to find opposition in these early stages because people are still trying to bite into this thing, but the fact is that like joe is saying, this is the law. churches that tonight take money from the feds or the state they can get around the issue, but there are a lot...
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his latest run in with the law. and then at 11:35, a bounty on the [ woman ] ring. ring. progresso. in what world do potatoes, bacon and cheese add up to 100 calories? your world. ♪ [ whispers ] real bacon... creamy cheese... 100 calories... [ chef ] ma'am [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. of green giant vegetables it's easy to eat like a giant... ♪ and feel like a green giant. ♪ ho ho ho ♪ green giant bailed out of jail after his latest run in with the law. police arrested williams on charges of child endangerment and being in possession of a stolen gun. williams' arrest came after child welfare officials checked his home on friday. he was arrested earlier this month on a felony warrant. the warrant relighted -- related to a police chase. he was accused of hitting a man with a bottle in november. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is in hospital after her doctors discovered a blood clot steming from a concussion. they discovered it during a routine follow-up. secretary clinton will stay in the hospital in new york city for two days so doctors can
his latest run in with the law. and then at 11:35, a bounty on the [ woman ] ring. ring. progresso. in what world do potatoes, bacon and cheese add up to 100 calories? your world. ♪ [ whispers ] real bacon... creamy cheese... 100 calories... [ chef ] ma'am [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. of green giant vegetables it's easy to eat like a giant... ♪ and feel like a green giant. ♪ ho ho ho ♪ green giant bailed out of jail after his latest run in with the law....
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are now at the point where in just four days, every american's tax rates are scheduled to go up by law. every american paycheck will considerably smaller. that would be the wrong thing to do. >> after meeting with the president and treasury secretary, congressional leaders headed back to the capital without a deal. nancy pelosi insists some progress was made. disgorge by reports the would not be a deal todaythe dow closed down. the president did not make any new offers. congress should least extend tax cuts for everyone making $250,000 or less, and extend long-term unemployment benefits. democrats said have enough votes in the house and senate to pass the president also version of a short-term plan, but it is up to republicans in the house to call a vote. >> in the case of the speaker, i don't refuse to hold a vote per one of the key players, chris van halle, ranking democrat and house budget committee says he understands the public frustration -- hollen, ranking democrat and house budget committee, says he understands the public frustration. today the house speaker said he will not ca
are now at the point where in just four days, every american's tax rates are scheduled to go up by law. every american paycheck will considerably smaller. that would be the wrong thing to do. >> after meeting with the president and treasury secretary, congressional leaders headed back to the capital without a deal. nancy pelosi insists some progress was made. disgorge by reports the would not be a deal todaythe dow closed down. the president did not make any new offers. congress should...
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cbs news poll taken right after newtown show that 57% of americans now support tougher gun control laws in the united states. it's the highest level of support we've seen in a decade. in the meantime, though, guns are flying off the shelves. so is ammunition. a company which claims to be the biggest seller of ammunition in the world says that it sold three and a half years worth of ar-15 ammunition in just three days. that is mind boggling. in the meantime coming up in the next half-hour, we're going to take a look at the protests in favor of gun control laws happening right here in our own backyard. back to you. >> jessica, thank you. >>> with time running out to avoid the fiscal cliff, democrats and republicans have left the capitol for their respective homes. for the majority of the country, that means we are essentially going over the cliff. president obama is in hawaii for christmas with his family b. before he left, he urged congress to adopt a stopgap measure to prevent taxes from rising on people who make less than $250,000 a year. he also asked for a plan to keep providing bene
cbs news poll taken right after newtown show that 57% of americans now support tougher gun control laws in the united states. it's the highest level of support we've seen in a decade. in the meantime, though, guns are flying off the shelves. so is ammunition. a company which claims to be the biggest seller of ammunition in the world says that it sold three and a half years worth of ar-15 ammunition in just three days. that is mind boggling. in the meantime coming up in the next half-hour, we're...
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the nra is fighting the push for new gun laws that followed the shooting in connecticut. the head of the powerful group is promoting the proposal to have more security in schools. >> this time, school safety is a big part of the argument. in his first interview after the connecticut shooting tragedy, nra chief wayne lapierre. >> the gun is the tool. the person is the criminal. >> they want more guns in the hands of good guys. >> is it crazy to put guns with police in schools to protect our children? then call me crazy. >> i oversaw the air federal marshals. it is a deterrent. >> legislation will have to wait for the newcomers to get settled in. but the new debate is under way. >> trying to prevent shootings in schools without talking about guns is like trying to prevent lung cancer without talking about cigarettes. we are miles away from figuring this out. >> many are buying up weapons while they still can. >> i don't think it is ever a wrong time to protect yourself and exercise your second amendment rights. >> but 30 miles away from the connecticut shooting scene, gun o
the nra is fighting the push for new gun laws that followed the shooting in connecticut. the head of the powerful group is promoting the proposal to have more security in schools. >> this time, school safety is a big part of the argument. in his first interview after the connecticut shooting tragedy, nra chief wayne lapierre. >> the gun is the tool. the person is the criminal. >> they want more guns in the hands of good guys. >> is it crazy to put guns with police in...
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. >> several other new laws taking effect credit for good behavior. parents can now freeze a child's credit to prevent identity theft and virginia governments will have a harder time seizing property and insurance agents must now tell owners if their policies don't cover earthquake damage. >> how about the first baby of the new year. born at holy cross hospital in maryland. here's the bundle of joy born to maria at exactly midnight. the baby is 7 pounds and 6 ounces. she and mom are doing well. and a mere 5 seconds after midnight, another baby girl was born in the district. and the third new year's baby was born at shady grove. born at 2:43 this morning. congratulations to all the parents. >> pretty good start to the new year weather wise down in with the first look. >> from first babies to first forecast. you don't need me to tell you it's been cloudy all day. i know there was a sprinkle on my drive in. that was about it. let me show you the radar. you have the clouds and a little bit of radar. the rain as anticipated stayed mainly to the south of us
. >> several other new laws taking effect credit for good behavior. parents can now freeze a child's credit to prevent identity theft and virginia governments will have a harder time seizing property and insurance agents must now tell owners if their policies don't cover earthquake damage. >> how about the first baby of the new year. born at holy cross hospital in maryland. here's the bundle of joy born to maria at exactly midnight. the baby is 7 pounds and 6 ounces. she and mom are...
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. >>> several other new laws take effect in maryland. parents now have the ability to freeze their children's credit to prevent identity theft. people who have served in the military can have their veterans status noted on their drivers license and in montgomery county, a ride in an ambulance can cost you as much as $800 for out of county residents. >>> we go across the river in virginia where it now costs more to take the dulles toll road. it now costs 50 cents more. that is $2.75 each way. that adds up to an additional $260 a year if you take the toll road to work each day. the rate hike will help pay for construction of metro's new silver line. next year, get ready. they're going up again. they'll go up 75 cents. now making your total to $3.50 for next year. >>> 4:35 right now. this morning people in prince william county are mourning the loss of a police officer killed in the liep of duty. 35-year-old chris young was responding to an accident yesterday when he slammed his motorcycle into a minivan in bristow. when the vehicles collid
. >>> several other new laws take effect in maryland. parents now have the ability to freeze their children's credit to prevent identity theft. people who have served in the military can have their veterans status noted on their drivers license and in montgomery county, a ride in an ambulance can cost you as much as $800 for out of county residents. >>> we go across the river in virginia where it now costs more to take the dulles toll road. it now costs 50 cents more. that is...
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and his brother and sister-in-law are still on the force. tonight in this shopping center, the super target shopping center on nokesville road, there will be a candlelight vigil at 7:30 to remember the life of officer yung. come and bring your own candles. ahead at 6:00, we will have more on the coverage of officer young's death, including how folks from across the nation are showing is port to the prince william county police department and the role social media is playing. >>> at the stroke of midnight some gay and lesbian couples in maryland became officially newlyweds. the same-sex marriage law took effect at 12:01 this morning. some celebrated with midnight wedding ceremonies. a voter referendum in move made maryland one of nine states to legalize same-sex marriage. there are exemptions for religious organizations that choose not to marry gay couples. >>> wedding was the highlighted of today's tournament of roses parade. >> by the powers vested in me by the state of california, i now pronounce you husband and wife. >> couple tied the kn
and his brother and sister-in-law are still on the force. tonight in this shopping center, the super target shopping center on nokesville road, there will be a candlelight vigil at 7:30 to remember the life of officer yung. come and bring your own candles. ahead at 6:00, we will have more on the coverage of officer young's death, including how folks from across the nation are showing is port to the prince william county police department and the role social media is playing. >>> at the...
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but the new law didn't go into affect until the new year. dozens of same sex weddings are scheduled for today. this day would not be possible if not for people like patrick. for nearly ten years he's been in the fight for ten years. they were one of the first couples to sue maryland for marriage equality. patrick joins us by phone to talk about this historic day. good morning to you. happy new year. >> good morning. happy new year. >> how are you feeling today? >> i'm excited. it's a new year. new opportunity for same sex couples in maryland. >> you have been with your husband dave since 2001. this journey, could you tell us about it for all of the viewers and folks listening today? what has it been like? you were part of the couples lawsuit in maryland for the equality lawsuit in 2004. it's been a long road. >> yeah. it's been a long hard struggle. and dave is a native for maryland. it was important to him to have full equality. and we've been part of this struggle for a long time. we wanted the state to recognize us and give us full equali
but the new law didn't go into affect until the new year. dozens of same sex weddings are scheduled for today. this day would not be possible if not for people like patrick. for nearly ten years he's been in the fight for ten years. they were one of the first couples to sue maryland for marriage equality. patrick joins us by phone to talk about this historic day. good morning to you. happy new year. >> good morning. happy new year. >> how are you feeling today? >> i'm excited....
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. >> he dismissed calls for laws. >> i don't think that will make any difference. >> throughout the country, people are responding. some are buying weapons. ofi'm here to take advantage an opportunity to do something. >> others protesting at gun shops. >> it is insanity. insanity. >> lawmakers weighing how to deal with the issue. they face an even bigger problem -- another stalemate in fiscal cliff negotiations. >> our colleagues are risking the fiscal cliff. >> i think we will fall out of the fiscal tree. it will not be a big deal. >> lawmakers return from their holiday recess on thursday and will have their work cut out for them. in washington, i'm danielle leigh, wbal-tv 11 news. >> 6:08. disney preparing to make a major announcement. >> a terrifying crash police four people dead in ohio. >> chances are this gadget has made it onto a wish list. >> for all the last-minute shopping, we have a look at the forecast. a wintry mix is on the way. >> we will check on your morning commute and a couple ofhqhqhqhqe mountains. >> good morning. this is a live look outdoors. it is still dark outside.
. >> he dismissed calls for laws. >> i don't think that will make any difference. >> throughout the country, people are responding. some are buying weapons. ofi'm here to take advantage an opportunity to do something. >> others protesting at gun shops. >> it is insanity. insanity. >> lawmakers weighing how to deal with the issue. they face an even bigger problem -- another stalemate in fiscal cliff negotiations. >> our colleagues are risking the fiscal...
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>> reporter: wayne laperriere was pressed time again whether he would agree with one change on gun laws. he finished by saying the gun is a tool. the problem are criminals. david kerley, abc news, washington. >>> and washington's other major problem is the fiscal cliff and yet no resolution just yet. the deadline for heading off tax hikes and spending cuts is now one week away. congress returns from a short holiday break on thursday and at least one senator expects negotiations to go up until new year's eve. one possibility is a partial deal on taxes and putting off spending for later. >>> also new insight this morning into mitt romney's failed run for the white house. comments coming now from his eldest son. tag romney tells "the boston globe" that his dad never actually wanted the top job and he was reluctantly convinced to run for president. "he wanted to be president less than anyone i've met in my life" is what tag said, direct quote. he went on to say that his father is a very private person who simply does not like attention. that's a stunning remark, the money, the time, the sch
>> reporter: wayne laperriere was pressed time again whether he would agree with one change on gun laws. he finished by saying the gun is a tool. the problem are criminals. david kerley, abc news, washington. >>> and washington's other major problem is the fiscal cliff and yet no resolution just yet. the deadline for heading off tax hikes and spending cuts is now one week away. congress returns from a short holiday break on thursday and at least one senator expects negotiations...
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. >>> president obama says he'll put his full weight behind a law to prevent gun violence. listen to what he said this morning on "meet the press." >> it is not enough to say this is too hard so we're not going to try. i intend to meet with republicans, meet with democrats, i will take to anybody. i think there are a vast majority of responsible gun owners out there who recognize you can't have a situation in which somebody with severe psychological problems is able to get the kind of high capacity weapons that he -- this individual in newtown obtained, and gun down our kids. >> the president says he will put forward a very specific proposal and would like to get through congress in the first year of his new term. >>> the senate has approved a $60.4 billion recovery package for areas affected by superstorm sandy. the bill faces an uncertainty future in the house. >> reporter: there are a couple of reasons why the $60.4 billion aid legislation for sandy may languagish in the house. number one, the cost, and number two, the calendar. some lawmakers are uncomfortable with the
. >>> president obama says he'll put his full weight behind a law to prevent gun violence. listen to what he said this morning on "meet the press." >> it is not enough to say this is too hard so we're not going to try. i intend to meet with republicans, meet with democrats, i will take to anybody. i think there are a vast majority of responsible gun owners out there who recognize you can't have a situation in which somebody with severe psychological problems is able to...
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he leaves behind a wife and three children. >>> maryland law allowing same- sex marriage took effect at 12:01 this morning. same-sex couples have been able to get the marriage licenses since december. the ceremonies at other city halls and courthouses in maryland will begin taking place tomorrow. >>> thousands of people in our area enjoyed their new year's eve without alcohol. one of the biggest parties around d.c. was first night alexandria in the city's old town section. it's a family friendly affair complete with live music, dancing and other activities happening across 21 indoor venues like this one at the durant arts center. >>> the coast guard has saved a group of marooned all rig workers. that story is coming up. >>> ahead in sports, the seahawks have ended the redskins' last two trips to the post-season. we'll tell you what's different this time around. we'll be right back. >>> welcome back. i'ming on ga brees in for -- i'm olga breese in for howard bernstein this morning. we're starting off with cloudy skies and a little bit of dampness but the rain is well to our south. rig
he leaves behind a wife and three children. >>> maryland law allowing same- sex marriage took effect at 12:01 this morning. same-sex couples have been able to get the marriage licenses since december. the ceremonies at other city halls and courthouses in maryland will begin taking place tomorrow. >>> thousands of people in our area enjoyed their new year's eve without alcohol. one of the biggest parties around d.c. was first night alexandria in the city's old town section....
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his latest run in with the law. and then at 11:35, a bounty on the >>> comedian cat williams has bailed out of jail after his latest run in with the law. police arrested williams on charges of child endangerment and being in possession of a stolen gun. williams' arrest came after child welfare officials checked his home on friday. he was arrested earlier this month on a felony warrant. the warrant relighted -- related to a police chase. he was accused of hitting a man with a bottle in november. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is in hospital after her doctors discovered a blood clot steming from a concussion. they discovered it during a routine follow-up. secretary clinton will stay in the hospital in new york city for two days so doctors can monitor the medication she is taking. the 65-year-old fainted and hit her head earlier this month after after dehydrated and week as she recovered from a stomach virus. >>> former president george h.w. bush is out of intensive care in a houston hospital where he is recove
his latest run in with the law. and then at 11:35, a bounty on the >>> comedian cat williams has bailed out of jail after his latest run in with the law. police arrested williams on charges of child endangerment and being in possession of a stolen gun. williams' arrest came after child welfare officials checked his home on friday. he was arrested earlier this month on a felony warrant. the warrant relighted -- related to a police chase. he was accused of hitting a man with a bottle in...
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. >> there are things that can be done to strengthen gun laws, but outright banning the sale of certain weapons is not going to solve any problems. those weapons are still on the street. what you want to do is keep them out of the hands of criminals. >> derek. earlier you were talking about a confrontation. there were a couple of confrontations between protesters and gun enthusiasts. for now, live in chantilly, virginia, deb deposit, 9news. >>> coming up at 7:00 we'll tell you how the newtown massacre has teachers thinking about arming themselves. we'll have all of that story and much more on 9news at 7:00. >>> still ahead, how your neighborhoods are preparing for this weekend's snow. >>> and right after the break, find out what happens when airport screeners find nearly $400,000 worth of heroin in a woman's suitcase. stay with us, we'll be right back. >>> a woman from ghana is behind bars accused of trying to smuggle 11 pounds of heroin. the drugs were allegedly found in her suit case. tonight she is facing federal charges. >>> lots more ahead on 9news. >> reporter: i'm scott broom wit
. >> there are things that can be done to strengthen gun laws, but outright banning the sale of certain weapons is not going to solve any problems. those weapons are still on the street. what you want to do is keep them out of the hands of criminals. >> derek. earlier you were talking about a confrontation. there were a couple of confrontations between protesters and gun enthusiasts. for now, live in chantilly, virginia, deb deposit, 9news. >>> coming up at 7:00 we'll tell...
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the state's same-sex marriage law takes effect tomorrow. couples that have been allowed to apply for licenses since voters approved and the referendum back in november. d.c. police are trying to figure out who broke into a charter school and stole some computers. it happened around 11:00 saturday night at next step charter school on 15th street nw. if you have information call d.c. police. the emancipation proclamation will remain on display at the national archives through tomorrow. the documents sparked the chain of events that led to the passage of the 13th of ament outlawing slavery. tomorrow will be exactly 150 years since president abraham lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation. the original document is displayed for a limited time each year because of its fragility. it can be made worse by exposure to light. checking is around the world investigators are searching for the cause of a deadly airplane crash in russia that was caught on tape. authorities say five of the eight people on board the airplane died after it veered off th
the state's same-sex marriage law takes effect tomorrow. couples that have been allowed to apply for licenses since voters approved and the referendum back in november. d.c. police are trying to figure out who broke into a charter school and stole some computers. it happened around 11:00 saturday night at next step charter school on 15th street nw. if you have information call d.c. police. the emancipation proclamation will remain on display at the national archives through tomorrow. the...
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a new law involving chick that took effect today in maryland. maryland becomes the first state in the nation to bannon arsenic additive in chicken feed. arsz nick was used by farmers to help fight the spread of disease in chicken houses but it is also a known core sin general. environmentalists say it had been contaminating the soil and groundwater for decades. >>> the new year will mean a new fight over laws governor earning abortion clinics in virginia. it could mean costly renovations for some clinics who say that could put them out of business. mcdonnell's approval is not final. the virginia board of health will review the rules and it is expected to take a final rote on whether to make the rules mandatory in march. >>> power surge may be to blame for a fire that seriously damaged a church today in prince george's county. that blaze broke out at the church in much oxon hill this morning. tracee wilkins reports. it is a test of faith for the congregation. >> i can't believe it. first of the year, this is where we have to meet. >> reporter: wh
a new law involving chick that took effect today in maryland. maryland becomes the first state in the nation to bannon arsenic additive in chicken feed. arsz nick was used by farmers to help fight the spread of disease in chicken houses but it is also a known core sin general. environmentalists say it had been contaminating the soil and groundwater for decades. >>> the new year will mean a new fight over laws governor earning abortion clinics in virginia. it could mean costly...
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maryland's law goes into effect tuesday. >>> time right now is 6:35. next on news 4 today, the first amendment versus the second amendment. the strong opposition facing off at a gun show in virginia this weekend. >>> plus, rg3 and the redskins take on those cowboys tomorrow. what the star quarterback has to say about his nerves ahead of the big game. >>> and winter weather is arriving to start off the weekend. we'll tell you where you'll see snow, who's going to get rain. it's all coming up next. >>> welcome back now at 6:39. a live look over at national harbor pointing toward the river. things are calm and quiet right now. we are in for a nuance storm, as it's being called. nasty weather moving in. veronica will have the snow forecast in just a few minutes. >>> twice in the same month someone died in new york city after being pushed in front of an oncoming subway train. in the latest bizarre case, people a police are looking for a woman who pushed an unsuspecting man to his death. >> reporter: a heavy set woman around 5'5" with brown or blond hair las
maryland's law goes into effect tuesday. >>> time right now is 6:35. next on news 4 today, the first amendment versus the second amendment. the strong opposition facing off at a gun show in virginia this weekend. >>> plus, rg3 and the redskins take on those cowboys tomorrow. what the star quarterback has to say about his nerves ahead of the big game. >>> and winter weather is arriving to start off the weekend. we'll tell you where you'll see snow, who's going to get...
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their permanent farm law price supports wouldn't kick in until the growing season. those pieces of legislation are tied to the growing season for those crops, and that wouldn't be until the spring. >> reporter: the 1949 permanent law was introduced as a poison pill to scare congress into passing a farm bill and now it threatens to sour american's milk if congress takes it over the milk cliff. the temporary solution would be to hold an extension of the existing farm bill into the wider fiscal cliff resolutions and that is not moving. in los angeles, dominic dinatali, fox news. >>> things are going to show up in a different like in between the 13, literally. manufacturers are not going to make 75-watt lightbulbs. the cfl bulb and l.e.d. bulb is replacing them. the idea is to reduce energy use by 75%. >> l.e.d.'s, the biggest claim to fame is that they last a really long time. we're talking about 25,000 to 50,000 hours. and to put that in perspective, if you put a lightbulb in your child's nursery, you probably wouldn't have to change it until junior was ready to go to
their permanent farm law price supports wouldn't kick in until the growing season. those pieces of legislation are tied to the growing season for those crops, and that wouldn't be until the spring. >> reporter: the 1949 permanent law was introduced as a poison pill to scare congress into passing a farm bill and now it threatens to sour american's milk if congress takes it over the milk cliff. the temporary solution would be to hold an extension of the existing farm bill into the wider...